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| Latest Absolute Sound It comes down to one's priorities. I had the choice of buying a new 2015 Corvette Z06 with the aero package or buying new speakers, preamplifier, 5 monoblock amplifiers, and new cables. I'm here posting and not the Corvette owners forums. ;) | |
| What's a contender to an Audio Reference 5 SE? The same group that now owns McIntosh. So according to your opinion McIntosh is also using "cheaper parts"? You are really holding a grudge against Audio Research aren't you? How long did you sell their products? | |
| The Hifi Trajectory Of Class D Amplifiers I also disagree. Class D amps have arrived. I was a skeptic until I borrowed a pair and used them in my system for a week. I am very happy with my system's overall presentation now. Fantastic low end, dynamics, and smooth articulate midrange. Not ... | |
| Audio Research Reference 5 SE Preamps For Sale? bdp24,I remember that turntable as I had one. It was my last turntable purchased. The suspension mod was needed for that turntable. I am slowly returning to vinyl as I still have my LP's of course! Randy is very knowledgeable with Audio Research, ... | |
| What's a contender to an Audio Reference 5 SE? I remember going into different "brick and mortar" dealers and when I asked about a product they didn't carry, if they "bashed it" that was an indication that they had that product taken away from them, or didn't get the product. I would politely ... | |
| $510.00 for an Aluminum cover for the ARC Ref. 10? Great story! Small world, I'm sure we have met before if you frequented the area? | |
| Audio Research Reference 5 SE Preamps For Sale? Bdp24, I laughed when I read your reply regarding Sunil. He wasn't my dealer of choice initially but have come to understand him better. He can, and does piss off some customers easily. I met Brooks when he started doing turntables in Pasadena whe... | |
| Audio Research Reference 5 SE Preamps For Sale? Hi Keithmundy, I was thinking of you the other day! Thanks for the compliment regarding the system and room. I wish you had come over with the addition of the ARC Ref5 SE in the system. It has really stepped up in all areas of stereo reproduction.... | |
| $510.00 for an Aluminum cover for the ARC Ref. 10? Bdp24, That story brought back memories. I met Brooks Berdan (RIP) when he was in Pasadena working at Stereo shoppe that morphed into GNP setting up tables. I bought gear from him when he opened his store in Monrovia. While visiting him one day he... | |
| Audio Research Reference 5 SE Preamps For Sale? I purchased one a few weeks ago brand new from a dealer for under 10k easily. I am almost at 200 hours of tube usage now. Before that plateau it sounded good but a bit flat in it's ability to reveal those holographic images. This preamp is just wh... | |
| Blu Ray Plyr for Two-Channel Stereo RCA Outputs ? Stewie, Do it right the first time. I would just say wait a little and save your money and when feasible buy the BDP-105. I use it as my "analog CD player" into my system. Great sounding unit. | |
| Anyone else have a dust problem? When I did own Martin Logan electrostatics, I used my vacuum and the soft brush head attachment to clean the fronts and rear. I had a 5.1 surround system so it was a chore. Maybe once a month. You only need to disassemble them, and wash them if yo... | |
| $510.00 for an Aluminum cover for the ARC Ref. 10? My Ref5 SE is only a week old. I'm pretty sure I am not paying for a new lid! Squeaky wheel gets the grease, you remain passive and a Sheep, and they will run over you along with everyone else trying to make a dollar.This is for Cleeds, you work f... | |
| ARC Reference 10 melting polycarbonate cover LeoG, Thank you for the information. Just curious if that is retail or dealer cost? Who pays msrp anymore? | |
| ARC Reference 10 melting polycarbonate cover I have a Ref5 SE that has the same polycarbonate cover. It is sitting on top of my rack with the ultimate ventilation. The cover is STILL WARPED! It has nothing to do with adequate ventilation. Lostbears nailed it, it's the 6550 power tube. Flippe... |